Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City Stadium

Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City Stadium
	Planned design of stadium
Address	من, Al Ameen Abdullah Al Ali Al Naeem St، طريق صلاح الدين الايوبي, Riyadh 12836, Saudi Arabia
Location	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates	24°39′45″N 46°44′23″E / 24.6626°N 46.7397°E
Owner	Ministry of Sport
Operator	Ministry of Sport
Capacity	22,188 (to be expanded to 44,500 for 2027 AFC Asian Cup)
Surface	Grass
Construction
Broke ground	1969
Opened	1971
Renovated	2024
Reopened	2027 (planned)
Main contractors	Al-Qussie International Co.
Tenants
	Saudi Arabia national football team (1972 - present) Al Hilal (1972 - 1987) Al Nassr (1972 - 2020) Al Shabab (1972 - 1984) 2027 AFC Asian Cup (Janurary - Feburary 2027) 2034 FIFA World Cup (planned)

Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City Stadium (Arabic: ملعب مدينة الأمير فيصل بن فهد الرياضية, romanized: maleab madinat al'amir faysal bin fahd alriyadia) is a multi-purpose stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is set to be a venue for the 2034 FIFA World Cup and has a proposed capacity of 46,865 people following refurbishments, where it will host fixtures in the group stage and round of 32.^[1]^[2] It will also host matches for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, specifically the group stage and round of 16.^[3] According to Saudi Arabia's bid for the World Cup, the current stadium will be demolished and a new one will be built nearby the old location under the same name.

It is currently used mostly for football matches and the stadium has a capacity of 22,188 people.^[4] Al-Hilal, Al Nassr and Al-Shabab used to play their matches in this stadium before getting privates stadiums. In 1972, it hosted the opening ceremony for the Arabian Gulf Cup. In the 2011–2012 it became one of the first stadiums in the Kingdom to use electronic ticketing for the Saudi Football League.

The stadium is named after former prince of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz al-Saud.

Description

Construction

The original stadium began construction in 1969 and was opened in 1971. The new site began construction in 2024 and its opening will take place in 2027.^[1]^[4]

The stadium's design is inspired by the "culturally contextualized modernism" principles of Salmani architecture, blending traditional aesthetics with contemporary innovation. Constructed using locally sourced materials, it will incorporate energy-efficient systems, including an extensive solar panel array on the roof.^[3]

As part of the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City Stadium project, the venue will be the centerpiece of a broader park site master plan. This vibrant community facility will offer a mix of community sports amenities and open, multi-use green spaces. Its strategic location near two metro lines and a bus network ensures excellent transport connectivity, enhancing accessibility for visitors.^[1]

Post-2034

Following the World Cup, the stadium will serve as the home of a professional football club and primarily host major matches. Additionally, it will accommodate concerts, international events, and future sporting tournaments. The surrounding green spaces will remain open for community leisure activities, fostering a lasting legacy of engagement and recreation.^[1]

International football matches

Date	Competition	Team	Res	Team
10 Sep 2018	International Friendly	Saudi Arabia	2–2	Bolivia
11 Oct 2018	International Friendly	Iraq	0–4	Argentina
10 Nov 2019	International Friendly	Saudi Arabia	0–0	Paraguay